For luxury homebuyers in Southern California — whether in Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, or Palm Desert — we know that sometimes timing is everything. In a competitive market, waiting weeks or months for traditional underwriting can mean losing your...
When it comes to financing luxury homes in Southern California, speed and expertise make all the difference. At Summit Lending, California mortgage expert Jackie Barikhan recently helped a self-employed healthcare professional secure a $2.4 million jumbo loan in...
Thinking about buying a luxury home in Southern California? Before you book a showing for that $3M ocean-view villa in Santa Monica, you’ll want to get a pre-approval for a luxury mortgage. The process is similar to a standard loan, but when you’re dealing with a...
Have you hear of discount points? Smart borrowers are looking for ways to maximize their buying power by lowering their interest rates as much as possible. While we know that each of our buyer will have different needs, the best possible interest rate seems to be one...
When you’re buying a home, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing the type of mortgage that works best for your financial situation. Two of the most common options are fixed rate mortgages (FRMs) and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs)....
You might be seeing headlines that say mortgage rates are expected to drop near the end of next year, and wondering if it’s best to just wait until then to buy. However, if you’re in a financial position to buy a home now, doing so could save you money in the...